Coal mines, which are notorious for their safety hazards and environmental damage, can have a number of synonyms depending on their location or the coal itself. For example, in the United Kingdom, the term "colliery" is often used to refer to coal mines, while in the United States, the term "coal mine" is ubiquitous. Another synonym might be "carboniferous mine," which refers to any mine that produces coal. Other terms might include "metallurgical mine," which produces coal for use in the production of steel, or "coking coal mine," which produces coal that is used in the production of coke for steelmaking. Lastly, the term "anthracite mine" refers specifically to mines that produce high-quality anthracite coal, which burns at a very high temperature and is used primarily in industrial applications.